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MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY
and Related Stockholder Matters
Our common stock is quoted on the Nasdaq National Marketunder the symbol “ATVI.”
The following table sets forth for the periods indicated the high and low reported sale prices for our com-
mon stock. As of June 18, 2002, there were approximately 3,200 holders of record of our common stock.
High Low
Fiscal 2001
First Quarter ended June 30, 2000 $ 8.10 $ 3.58
Second Quarter ended September 30, 2000 10.42 4.21
Third Quarter ended December 31, 2000 10.17 6.88
Fourth Quar ter ended March 31, 2001 16.83 9.08
Fiscal 2002
First Quarter ended June 30, 2001 $27.43 $13.92
Second Quarter ended September 30, 2001 27.00 15.07
Third Quarter ended December 31, 2001 28.72 16.35
Fourth Quar ter ended March 31, 2002 32.75 22.77
On June 18, 2002, the last reported sales price of our common stock was $29.59.
Dividends
We paid no cash dividends in 2002 or 2001 and we do not intend to pay any cash dividends at any time in
the foreseeable future. We expect that earnings will be retained for the continued growth and development
of the business. In addition, our bank credit facility currently prohibits us from paying cash dividends on our
common stock. Future dividends, if any, will depend upon our earnings, financial condition, cash require-
ments, future prospects and other factors deemed relevant by our Board of Directors.
Stock Split
In October 2001, the Board of Directors approved a three-for-two stock split effected in the form of a 50%
stock dividend. The stock split was paid at the close of business on November 20, 2001 to shareholders of
record as of November 6, 2001. All share and per share data included in this Annual Report has been
restated as if the stock split had occurred as of the earliest period presented.
Officers
Robert A. Kotick
Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer
Brian G. Kelly
Co-Chairman
Ronald Doornink
President, Activision, Inc. and
Chief Executive Officer,
Activision Publishing, Inc.
William J. Chardavoyne
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Lawrence Goldberg
Executive Vice President,
Worldwide Studios
Daniel J. Hammett
President, Activision Value Publishing
and Executive Vice President,
Activision, Inc.
Michael J. Rowe
Executive Vice President,
Human Resources
Richard A. Steele
President, Activision Distribution
and Executive Vice President,
International Distribution
Kathy P. Vrabeck
Executive Vice President,
Global Publishing and
Brand Management
George L. Rose
Senior Vice President, Business and
Legal Affairs, General Counsel
and Secretary
Board of Directors
Robert A. Kotick
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Brian G. Kelly
Co-Chairman
Kenneth L. Henderson
Partner, Bryan Cave Robinson Silverman
Barbara S. Isgur
Former Senior Vice President, Stratagem
Steven T. Mayer
Former Chairman, Digital F/X, Inc.
Robert J. Morgado
Chairman, Maroley Media Group
Transfer Agent
Continental Stock Transfer
& Trust Company
17 Battery Place
New York, New York 10004
(212) 509-4000
Auditor
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Century City, California
Bank
US Bank
Los Angeles, California
Corporate Counsel
Bryan Cave Robinson Silverman
New York, New York
Corporate Headquarters
Activision, Inc.
3100 Ocean Park Boulevard
Santa Monica, California 90405
(310) 255-2000
Offices
Dallas, Texas
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Eagan, Minnesota
Hayward, California
Los Angeles, California
Madison, Wisconsin
New York, New York
Ontario, Canada
Santa Monica, California
Sausalito, California
Woodland Hills, California
Berkshire, United Kingdom
Bezons, France
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Breda, The Netherlands
Burglengenfeld, Germany
Eemnes, The Netherlands
Stockholm, Sweden
Sydney, Australia
Tokyo, Japan
Venlo, The Netherlands
Forward-Looking Statements
The statements contained in this report
that are not historical facts are “forward-
looking statements.” The company
cautions readers of this report that a
number of important factors could cause
Activision’s actual future results to differ
materially from those expressed in any
such forward-looking statements. These
important factors, and other factors
that could affect Activision, are
described in the company’s Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended March 31, 2002, which
was filed with the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission.
Readers of this Annual Report are
referred to such filings.
World Wide Web Site
www.activision.com
E-Mail
Annual Meeting
September 19, 2002
The Peninsula Hotel
9882 South Santa Monica Blvd.
Beverly Hills, California 90212
Annual Report on Form 10-K
The companys Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year
ended March 31, 2002
is available to shareholders
via our website and without
charge upon request from
our corporate offices.
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CORPORATE INFORMATION